By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State Sen. Annette Taddeo jumped into the Democratic primary race for governor on Monday, saying she is the candidate who can excite voters in her party’s bid to oust Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis next year. Taddeo’s entrance into the contest sets up a crowded and […]
Live Music, Jazz with Monty AlexanderDate: Tuesday, October 19, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Where: Opperman Recital Hall, 114 N Copeland St.Cost: $7.00-$10.00What you’ll get: Jazz royalty comes to Tallahassee as legendary jazz pianist, Monty Alexander joins Jazz Ensemble I, the College’s top big band, led by Leon Anderson in a night that will […]
The City Commission appointed Alexander Harden for the Joint City/County Bicycling Workgroup. The Workgroup functions as an ad hoc focus group that provides collective input to staff regarding proposed cycling-related projects, improvements, events, and ordinances of community interest and for the betterment of the Tallahassee- Leon County community. The city accepted the donation of artwork […]
The Leon County School Board recently approved the 2021-2023 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act grants in the sum of $29 million. The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act authorized $81.88 billion in federal funds in support of education. This is in addition to the $30.75 billion provided last spring through the Coronavirus […]
Florida bankers are outraged over a proposal by the Biden administration that would require Americans to share sensitive banking information related to their deposits and withdrawals. In an effort to curb tax fraud, Biden’s proposal would require said information be reported regularly, with reports tracking expenses of $600 or more. Florida Bankers Association (FBA) President […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge has refused to block a state law that bans so-called “vaccine passports,” rejecting arguments by a Sarasota business that the law violates First Amendment rights. The ruling by Circuit Judge Layne Smith was a victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who […]
During the Leon County School Board meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, the Board heard from Chief John Hunkiar regarding the Safe School Assessment. In addition, he gave a brief update on some of the steps LCS takes to protect students on campus. He stated every school property is geo-fenced, there are security stations on […]
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has issued a notice of violation to Leon County Government assessing fines totaling $3,570,000 for its violation of the law relating to the ban of vaccine passports. This fine has been assessed for 714 instances of violating Florida’s ban on vaccine passports. Leon County Government ultimate fired 14 employees. […]
Emails show that the club sponsor of the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) club at Montford Middle School advised a teacher that they were not obligated to share information from students related to gender/sexuality issues with their parents. Stacy Thompson, the media specialist at Montford and GSA sponsor, was asked a question by a teacher after […]
Wine Pour by the PoolDate: Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Where: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Rd.Cost: $20.00What you’ll get: Guest will have the opportunity to taste wine from micro-wineries, enjoy Goodwood’s cool green space, and meet likeminded individuals. Each wine will be accompanied by a brief description […]